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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. —Google FAQ on the challenge. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. It also may have a rheostat so drivers can select a performance or fuel-economy mode.

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